Explore Safety Manager Jobs

Safety Managers help organizations protect employees, reduce operational risks, and meet workplace health and safety requirements. Browse vetted Safety Manager opportunities on Ladders, where listings focus on professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Openings may be available across industries such as construction, manufacturing, energy, logistics, healthcare, and technology.

What Does a Safety Manager Do?

Safety Managers develop and oversee programs that help prevent injuries, illnesses, and property damage. Typical responsibilities include conducting risk assessments and site inspections, investigating incidents, delivering safety training, maintaining documentation, and advising leaders on safer work practices. They may also monitor regulatory requirements, coordinate audits, and track performance metrics to guide continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in occupational health and safety, hazard identification, incident response, and compliance. Strong candidates communicate clearly, build trust with employees and executives, analyze safety data, and lead practical change across teams. Depending on the role and industry, employers may request a related degree, professional certifications, knowledge of applicable regulations, or experience managing safety programs across multiple locations.

Where Safety Managers Work

Safety Manager roles are found in organizations with complex worksites, equipment, supply chains, or regulated operations. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by employer: a construction position may emphasize jobsite inspections and contractor coordination, while a manufacturing or energy role may focus on process hazards, emergency readiness, and operational controls.

Find Safety Manager Roles on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted Safety Manager job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation, location, responsibilities, and qualifications, then tailor your resume to highlight measurable outcomes such as reduced incident rates, successful audits, or improved training completion.

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$115K - $135K *

Shape the future of Health & Safety in underground construction by leading strategic initiatives, fostering a safety culture, and ensuring compliance on a major transit infrastructure project. Drive p...

Scarborough, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Oversee daily dispatching and load planning to enhance service levels. Engage with customers, ensure DOT compliance, monitor maintenance, and coach drivers for retention while managing KPIs and payrol...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $500K+*

Deliver exceptional environmental services across multiple healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high-quality standards while fostering positive client relationsh...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Advance operational excellence by managing biogas facilities, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Lead teams, optimize performance, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with st...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion safety excellence by developing strategies and training programs that enhance field safety, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance across operations. Lead teams to foster a culture of safety a...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $115K *

Transform operations by leading a dedicated team to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance while achieving business objectives and fostering a positive work environment...

Penticton, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $105K *

Transform daily operations in healthcare transportation by leading teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring service quality. Drive efficiency and safety while fostering a collaborative cultu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $148K *

Transform workplace safety by leading comprehensive safety programs, ensuring compliance, and enhancing emergency preparedness. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive continuous improvement and foste...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $125K *

Champion a proactive safety culture by implementing health, safety, and environmental programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance training, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with regulations...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$83K - $125K *

Advance your career by implementing health, safety, and environmental programs. Collaborate with teams to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with regulations while supporting tra...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$83K - $125K *

Elevate safety standards by implementing health, safety, and environmental programs. Collaborate with teams to promote a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance and enhancing workplace safety ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $110K *

Elevate maintenance operations by supervising daily activities, leading a skilled workforce, and driving reliability initiatives to enhance equipment performance and safety in a dynamic industrial env...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $152K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining client relationships in aviation projects. Drive project execution from initiation to closeout wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to driving operational excellence and profitability. As a key leader, you'll oversee financial performance, develop high-performing teams, and enhance manufacturing operat...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $90K *

Join a dynamic operations team where you will manage labor resources, ensuring compliance and safety while driving productivity. Utilize your leadership skills to coordinate workforce activities and i...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance safety leadership on a major construction project. This role demands robust compliance expertise, proactive safety culture promotion, and strong management across operations...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $139K *

Drive successful aviation projects by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and optimizing project budgets and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$122K - $139K *

Manage complex aviation projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and optimizing project budgets and timelines. Drive successful project execution from initiation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$133K - $152K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction and profitability through effective coordination, communication, and compliance with regulations while fostering a collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $125K *

Transform your leadership skills by overseeing multiple stores, developing GMs, and driving operational excellence. Foster a culture of accountability and hospitality while managing PnL and strategic...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $111K *

Drive comprehensive safety programs across departmental operations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage emergency response, and lead strategic safety...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing sanitation operations, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement and team development in a d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$78K - $98K *

Engage with diverse teams to implement safety programs, ensuring a secure construction environment. Monitor compliance, conduct audits, and foster a culture of safety while managing resources and coll...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead HSE and DOT compliance initiatives across the region. Drive safety performance, manage specialists, and ensure adherence to regulations while fostering a culture of saf...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $125K *

Advance safety standards on military construction projects by leading site safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of safety among teams. Collaborate closely...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Safety Manager do?question toggle

    A Safety Manager leads workplace health and safety efforts, including identifying hazards, developing prevention programs, conducting inspections, investigating incidents, training employees, and supporting compliance with relevant requirements.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Safety Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by industry and employer. Many roles seek occupational safety experience, knowledge of relevant regulations, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to manage safety programs. Some employers also require a related degree or professional certifications.

  • Which industries hire Safety Managers?question toggle

    Safety Managers work in industries such as construction, manufacturing, energy, logistics, healthcare, and technology. The specific hazards, regulations, and day-to-day responsibilities depend on the workplace.

  • How can I find Safety Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Safety Manager listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each posting for salary, location, responsibilities, and qualifications.

  • How can I strengthen my application for a Safety Manager role?question toggle

    Highlight relevant industry experience, safety leadership, compliance expertise, and measurable results. Examples include reducing incident rates, improving audit outcomes, strengthening training programs, or expanding safety practices across sites.